Craspedia globosa
Billy buttons feature stiff, yellow spherical flower heads atop smooth, upright stems. Highly popular as a fresh cut or dried flower.
Growing Guide & Production Protocols
Cultivation & Growing Guidelines
Craspedia globosa, commonly called ‘billy buttons’ or ‘drumstick flower’, is part of the Asteraceae family and is valued for its perfectly round, golden-yellow flower heads that add unique texture to both fresh and dried arrangements. This hardy perennial, often grown as an annual, thrives in full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate fertility. Craspedia is exceptionally drought tolerant once established and performs beautifully in borders, mixed containers, and cut-flower production.
Reduce mist by day 2–3 after sticking; dip cuttings in rooting hormone or spray K-IBA. pH 5.8–6.4, EC 0.8–1.2, feed 50 ppm N then 100–150 ppm N. Daminozide 1,200–1,500 ppm as needed; fungicide at sticking and week 2.
For more detailed growing tips – such as sticking guidelines, recommended PGRs, and scheduling protocols – check out our Craspedia globosa Growing Tips.
Common Production Base Specs
Core agronomic requirements applying across all Craspedia globosa series.
| Crop Type | Bedding - Annuals |
|---|---|
| Growing Guide & Production Protocols | Craspedia globosa, part of the Asteraceae family, is known for its distinctive, globe-shaped yellow flower heads atop stiff, leafless stems. This tender perennial thrives in full sun, well-drained, gravelly or sandy soil. With drought tolerance and excellent cut-flower performance, Craspedia globosa blooms throughout the summer, making it a favorite for cut flower production, dry borders, and modern landscapes that need unique, structural floral accents. |
| Cultivation & Groweing guidelines | Maintain 68-72°F (20-22°C) early for rooting, then cool to 55-60°F (13-15°C) to tone and encourage compact growth. pH 5.8-6.2, EC 0.8-1.2, feed 100-150 ppm N. Allow moderate dry down between irrigations. Apply preventative fungicide at transplant. Apply Daminozide at 1,500-2,500 ppm or Uniconazole as needed for height control. |
| Growth Habit | Upright / Rosette base |
| PGR Requirements | Minimal |
| Recommended Formats | Quarts, Gallons |
| Flowering Season | Summer |
Commercial Craspedia globosa Series Overview
Danziger offers a specialized Craspedia globosa lineup, with each series bred for specific growth habits and production goals. Danziger offers different series within this crop:
